Lionel Messi became the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. The 39-year-old scored with a free kick after coming off the bench as Argentina won 3-1 against Jordan. It was Messi's sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup and he leads the Golden Boot race by two goals.

The biggest World Cup in history featuring 48 teams is shrinking fast. Which nations have been condemned to elimination?

The Stars and Stripes has a checkered history at the men’s World Cup, one that dates to 1930 and includes a lengthy hiatus before a run of recent success. The team has never won the World Cup or reached the final,

A full guide to Brazil World Cup history, including the national team's wins at the tournament, all-time records, top goal scorers, and more.

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The United States men's national team is preparing for one of the most monumental moments in its history. After winning Group D, the Americans now face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 of their first World Cup on home soil since 1994, and they are favored to advance by the oddsmakers. It only gets tougher from there.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, breaking multiple records in the process. He became the all-time leader in World Cup knockout goals and overtook Miroslav Klose to move second on the overall scoring list.

Lionel Messi made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night. Messi scored on a free kick in the 79th minute of Argentina's clash with Jordan, becoming the first player to ever score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

Julián Quiñones has been one of the top performers at this year's World Cup, netting two goals for his chosen home country of Mexico.